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Vulgar words flew across a Spokane County courtroom Tuesday as Justin Crenshaw received the same sentence he got nearly two decades ago: life in prison without parole.

Spokane killer gets same life sentence, curses at judge during hearing

SPOKANE, Wash. — Vulgar words flew across a Spokane County courtroom Tuesday as Justin Crenshaw received the same sentence he got nearly two decades ago: life in prison without parole.

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Science in action at Monroe Street Dam! Avista's maintenance work does double duty - protecting infrastructure while helping Spokane River fish.

Huntington Park to close Friday for Avista dam maintenance work

SPOKANE, Wash. — Huntington Park adjacent to the Monroe Street Dam will close Friday while Avista Utilities conducts rock relocation maintenance work.

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kxly.com @kxly.com · 6h

A group of Pullman businesses and alumni have come together to declare Nov. 14-15 "Dads' Weekend on the Palouse," according to a column from Glenn Osterhout.

WSU Alumni push for Dads' weekend to return

PULLMAN, Wash. -- A group of Pullman businesses and alumni have come together to declare Nov. 14-15 "Dads' Weekend on the Palouse," according to a column from Glenn Osterhout.

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kxly.com @kxly.com · 6h

Everyone is invited to step into the wizarding world with the Music of Harry Potter.

Step into wizarding world with Music of Harry Potter concert in Spokane

SPOKANE, Wash. -- Everyone is invited to step into the wizarding world with the Music of Harry Potter.

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kxly.com @kxly.com · 7h

Get ready to be transported into a haunted wonderland at the Spokane County Fairgrounds on Halloween night.

Spooky fun awaits at Monster Market Trunk-or-Treat event at Spokane County Fairgrounds

SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. -- Get ready to be transported into a haunted wonderland at the Spokane County Fairgrounds on Halloween night.

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kxly.com @kxly.com · 8h

How young is too young for a life sentence? Washington's Supreme Court says offenders under 21 deserve special consideration because their brains aren't fully developed.

Four Spokane County killers already resentenced under controversial state supreme court decision

SPOKANE, Wash - As a convicted double murderer is resentenced in Spokane County this week, we're learning of other killers who have had their sentences changed because of a state

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kxly.com @kxly.com · 9h

Layoffs at the City of Spokane are expected to impact 30-50 positions, the city announced on Tuesday.

City of Spokane expected to cut 30-50 positions in upcoming workforce reduction

SPOKANE, Wash. -- Layoffs at the City of Spokane are expected to impact 30-50 positions, the city announced on Tuesday.

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kxly.com @kxly.com · 10h

THIS WEEKEND! 🍂 Bring the whole family to enjoy Spokane's annual Fall Leaf Festival.

Enjoy live music, local vendors, and hands-on projects at Spokane's Fall Leaf Festival

SPOKANE, Wash. -- Bring the whole family to enjoy Spokane's annual Fall Leaf Festival this October.

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kxly.com @kxly.com · 11h

A Spokane County judge determined a man who killed two young adults in 2008 acted with premeditation and violence that showed maturity rather than the recklessness of youth, resentencing him to two consecutive life sentences without parole.

'He will kill again'; Judge resentences Spokane County double murderer to consecutive life sentences without parole

SPOKANE, Wash - A Spokane County judge determined a man who killed two young adults in 2008 acted with premeditation and violence that showed maturity rather than the recklessness of

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kxly.com @kxly.com · 11h

Have you seen me? Spokane Police ask for help finding a missing man with dementia, last seen yesterday afternoon

Have you seen me? Spokane Police ask for help finding missing man with dementia

SPOKANE, Wash. -- The Spokane Police Department is asking for help finding a missing man with dementia.

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TRAFFIC ALERT: Crash on I-90 blocks eastbound Division Street off-ramp

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — A crash is blocking the eastbound Division Street off-ramp on Interstate 90 in Spokane.

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Vote for which game you want to see featured on Friday Night Sports Extra this Friday, Oct. 17!

Vote on this week's high school football Game of the Week!

Vote for which game you want to see featured on Friday Night Sports Extra this Friday, Oct. 17!

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Kittitas County deputies arrested a 4th grade teacher Monday on charges of inappropriate communication with a minor.

Elementary school teacher arrested on charges involving minor

COULEE DAM, Wash. — Kittitas County deputies arrested a 4th grade teacher Monday on charges related to inappropriate communication with a minor, the sheriff's office said.

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Spokane Airport stands by its advertising policy after declining to air a political video from DHS Secretary Noem.

Spokane Airport won't air Sec. Noem video blaming democrats for shutdown

The Spokane Airport leadership says it will not air a video from DHS Secretary Kristi Noem that blames democrats for the federal government shutdown. The video is meant to air

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Stephanie Crane vanished 32 years ago in Challis, Idaho, but investigators continue searching for answers.

County in Idaho seeks information on girl missing since 1993

CUSTER COUNTY, Idaho - As we pass the 32nd anniversary of the day an Idaho child went missing, the county she lived in is putting out a call for information

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The government shutdown has many feeling the pinch. Here are some Money-Saving Monday tips to help you stay on budget.

Money Saving Monday: Federal government shutdown creates financial strain for employee families

The federal government shutdown is creating financial hardship for families of federal employees facing sudden income loss.

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Gonzaga men's basketball enters the AP Top 25 preseason poll for the 2025-26 season!

Zags ranked 21 in first AP pre-season men's basketball poll

SPOKANE, Wash - The Gonzaga men's basketball team just cracked the top 25 in the first AP pre-season poll of the 2025-2026 season.

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Heavy snow forced the closure of Highway 97 at Blewett Pass Monday morning with no reopening timeline.

Early morning snow forces closure of Blewett Pass

Early morning snow tangled drivers on Highway 97 Monday morning, forcing the closure of Blewett Pass.

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MARINERS WIN! Cal Raleigh's sixth-inning home run and Jorge Polanco's two clutch hits propelled the Seattle Mariners to a 3-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays to open the ALCS.

Polanco's heroics and Raleigh's homer drive Mariners to Game 1 win, 3-1 over Toronto

TORONTO, ON - Cal Raleigh's sixth-inning home run and Jorge Polanco's two clutch hits propelled the Seattle Mariners to a 3-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays to open the

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kxly.com @kxly.com · 2d

The Inland Northwest finally received the rain it desperately needed, but the timing couldn't have been worse for families planning fall activities.

MEDICAL LAKE, Wash. — The Inland Northwest finally received the rain it desperately needed, but the timing couldn't have been worse for families planning fall activities.

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A suffocating defensive performance led the Seattle Seahawks (4-2) to an impressive 20-12 win at the Jacksonville Jaguars (4-2) to win their ninth-straight road game, a franchise record.

Seahawks impress in ninth-straight road win, beat Jacksonville, 20-12

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A suffocating defensive performance led the Seattle Seahawks (4-2) to an impressive 20-12 win at the Jacksonville Jaguars (4-2) to win their ninth-straight road game, a franchise

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A 24-year-old Post Falls woman died early Saturday morning when her vehicle overturned on Coeur d'Alene River Road in Shoshone County, according to Idaho State Police.

Post Falls woman dies in Shoshone County car crash Saturday

COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — A 24-year-old Post Falls woman died early Saturday morning when her vehicle overturned on Coeur d'Alene River Road in Shoshone County, according to Idaho State Police.

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Governor Bob Ferguson ordered flags to fly at half-mast on Wednesday to honor Eastern State Hospital Security Guard Colleen Bass.

Governor orders flags at half-staff to honor slain Eastern State Hospital security guard

OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Governor Bob Ferguson ordered flags to fly at half-mast on Wednesday to honor Eastern State Hospital Security Guard Colleen Bass, killed in the line of duty.

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A Spokane motorcyclist died Sunday morning after crashing while an Idaho State Police sergeant tried to catch up to him for excessive speeding on Interstate 90.

Spokane motorcyclist dies in crash near Post Falls Sunday

POST FALLS, Idaho — A Spokane motorcyclist died Sunday morning after crashing while an Idaho State Police sergeant tried to catch up to him for excessive speeding on Interstate 90.

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Despite the wet weather, hundreds of people gathered in Riverfront Park Saturday morning for the Walk to End Alzheimer's.

Hundreds gather in Riverfront Park for Walk to End Alzheimer's

SPOKANE, Wash. -- Despite the wet weather, hundreds of people gathered in Riverfront Park Saturday morning for the Walk to End Alzheimer's.

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